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South Asian Research Journal of Applied Medical Sciences (SARJAMS)
Volume-7 | Issue-06
Original Research Article
Some Dermatological Findings in Group of Diabetes Mellitus Patients in Mosul Province
Dr Mustafa Nooruldeen Abdulqader Al-Hafdh
Published : Nov. 28, 2025
DOI : https://doi.org/10.36346/sarjams.2025.v07i06.003
Abstract
Background: Diabetes mellitus affects individuals of all ages and of different socioeconomic status. Skin is affected by the acute metabolic derangements as well as by chronic degenerative complications of diabetes. About 30% complaint from cutaneous manifestations. Aims: To evaluate the presence of skin manifestations in patients with diabetes mellitus. To analyze the pattern of skin disorders among diabetic patients in Mosul city. Materials and Methods: 88 consecutive patients diagnosed diabetes mellitus and having skin lesions, either attending the diabetic clinic (Al-Wafaa diabetes and endocrine center) or admitted in medical wards were included in this study. Results: The results showed that : Diabetic dermopathy (23.86% ), Ulceration (13.63% ), Cellulitis (7.95%),Pruritus (7.95), Xerosis (5.68% ), Tinea pedis (5.68%), Tinea manum (5.68% ), Folliculitis (4.54%), Pityriasis versicolor 2.27%) , Diabetic bullae (2.27%), Granuloma annulare (2.27%), toenails Onychomycosis (2.27%) , Scleroderma diabeticorum (2.27%), Seborrheic keratosis (2.27%), Tinea corporis (2.27%), Keratosis pillaris (2.27%), Skin tags (2.27%), Bacterial infection of nail (2.27%), Boils (2.27%). Conclusion: The commonest skin finding in our diabetic patients was Diabetic dermopathy, the second most prevalence was Ulceration, Cellulitis and pruritus comes after it by, Xerosis, Tinea pedis Tinea manum , Folliculitis have the same distribution Pityriasis versicolor, Tinea corporis, pityrisis versicolor Diabetic bullae, Granuloma annulare, Onychomycosis toenails, Scleroderma diabeticorum, Seborrheic keratosis, Keratosis pillaris, Skin tags, Bacterial infection of nail, Boil. Have the same percentage of affection.

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